Reposted from fastfwd

[lagilman]

fastfwd posted this over the weekend, and with her permission I am reposting it here for those who might have missed it. let's see if we can get some steam going on the idea this week, shall we?
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"I need a Favor."


I mentioned this in a response to a previous post but I've decided to give it a post of its own because 1) I'm getting old and I'm repeating myself, but especially 2) I'm getting old and I'm repeating myself. So:

Today, I would appreciate it if you'd give some encouragement to someone who needs it. Think of someone you know, maybe close at hand--in the same house, even--or someone you haven't had time to talk to lately--and let them know they're important to you, they make a difference. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture; you don't have to get any mushier than you're comfortable with. It can be something as small as calling them up and telling them a joke; emailing them a funny photo, a cartoon, or an article (or a link to an article) that caught your eye and maybe made you think of them for whatever reason. Or you can turn to your partner (or partners) and tell them once again why they make your life worth living.

Hell, do something nice for yourself because I said so, because I'd do it for you if I could be there.

And if you're a procrastinator, great--do it tomorrow, or the next day, because it's nice to have something good to look forward to.

It doesn't have to be big. Just be a bright spot in someone's day. A life-savour, so to speak. You can do it for a total stranger if you like--I'm not fussy. But it occurred to me this week that we take the people in our lives for granted sometimes--OK, I do that sometimes, but I don't think I'm the only one.

Comments

[theantijoss.livejournal.com]

This is such a good idea. Do you mind if I pay it forward with credit to both of you? This should definitely become a meme!

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

You are awesome. You took a leap-into writing full-time and working as a freelance editor--and turned it into a way to support yourself. Think about how hard that is and how successfully you've done it. I still fear the freelance thing and I still struggle with the writing. I admire hugely the life you've created for yourself.

See what I did there? ;-)

[redkite7.livejournal.com]

Hello!

New reader of yours. ^^ I found your LJ from Jennifer Jackson's, and while this isn't necessarily related to your post, but it was the latest one I thought I'd comment here.

I just picked up Flesh and Fire a week ago at a Wal-Mart of all places, and while normally I am suspicious of Wal-Mart books, being that they are not generally things I enjoy, I loved Flesh and Fire immensely. It was one of those books that I could not put down, and finished it within the day. I'm making all my friends get it too. ^^ I can't wait for Weight of Stone tomorrow!

Your book inspired me to pick up my own neglected novel again and keep writing, and I wanted to say Thank You. =) Do you mind if I add you to my friends-list?

-Raeliyah

[lagilman]

*squeaks*

(yes, I really do squeak when a new reader shows up. It's embarrassing as hell, but there it is)

Please, add away. The pool table's to the left, the hot tub's out back, and the cabana boys are usually wandering around with drinks and appetizers after 2pm....